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This desktop switch offers an inexpensive alternative to fibre optics for the SOHO and small and medium business (SMB). Increasing network loads can be handled with the increased bandwidth of Gigabit Ethernet.

Gigabit connectivity without fibre

The switch provides 8 Gigabit ports in the familiar Ethernet format, so it works seamlessly with existing network cables (Cat5 or higher). Up to 2000 Mbps can be achieved in full-duplex mode, giving workstations bottleneck-free access to server data.

Plug-and-Play installation

All there is to do is plug the cables into the switch. All ports support both straight-through and crossover cable types, eliminating the need for an uplink port. And with 10/100/1000 Mbps auto-sensing, no configuration is required.

Think Green

By sensing whether attached devices are ON or OFF and estimating the cable length, the switch is able to adjust its power consumption, for a total saving of up to 40%*.
*Figure based on a scenario assuming that PCs are used for 10 hours a day, powered off 14 hours a day and connected to the switch using 20m cables.

Power-saving feature, up to 40%* less power consumption (dlink green version only)

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Hassle Free

Reviewed by
Anonymous
on 12/09/2010

After the usual prompt delivery from BT, I plugged in the switch:fast no problems, worked out of the box, and has continued to work without problem for some time. I am gradually replacing all my network boxes with these D link products.

HOT item!

Reviewed by
Pete Kerr
on 06/05/2007

My networks now got three of these on it. They worked straight out of the box, but... after using them for a while I found that they do run a little bit on the warm to hot side. Normally you would have these in a horizontal position but I'd recommend you stand these up vertically to aid heat dissipation.

Neat little switch

Reviewed by
Anonymous
on 27/02/2013

Plug it in and it works. Simple. Negotiates all individual port speeds separately so happily handles combination of gigabit / 100Mb. Haven't had an issue with it running hot as previously reported (in fact it's stone cold with 7 ports running).Overall speed gigabit - gigabit with jumbo frames is only averaging out at 200Mb in practice. Apparently it's reported that this is typical for this switch?Still neat switch though and would get another.

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